Qilin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtʃiːlɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Qilin is a noun meaning A mythical Chinese hooved chimerical creature, said to appear in conjunction with the arrival of a sage.
Meaning
A mythical Chinese hooved chimerical creature, said to appear in conjunction with the arrival of a sage.
Example Sentences
Roundel depicting dragon attacked by qilins; mounted on an album page.
When the qilin leaves, the emperor traces the shapes he saw into the dirt.
...a red and gold textile with phoenixes in one row swooping towards qilins in the next amidst a densely foliated ground.
Word Forms
- qilins
Synonyms for qilin
Depending on context, synonyms include kirin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kilin, zilant, quasit, loong, lion, chin.
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